Al Forno Caffe

★★★★★ 4.5 (801) • $$

"Good food and knowledgeable, friendly service. We had pizza which was quite good. Asparagus appetizer was good but a little skimpy on asparagus. Big wine list. Prices are reasonable overall. Highly recommended."

Forn Al Hara

★★★★★ 4.6 (757) • $

"If I could give this place 6 stars, I would. My absolute favorite Arab bakery in the OC! They have the best baked goods, pastries, and flatbreads that give you a taste of the Middle East and teleport you as if you were "back home."Our go-to's are the manaeesh with zaatar, egg/cheese, and lahme (minced meat). They come with a side of pickles and olives for the perfect touch. And you can't forget the tea with fresh mint leaves to wash it all down. The owner is extremely friendly and knows his regular's very well. It's usually busy, but time's I have gone we are eating within 15 minutes of ordering. The walls are painted with pictures encompassing the Middle Eastern culture and people, and truly make you feel you are in another world. It is a mainstay for Arabs all throughout OC, and a must try if ever in Anaheim's "little Arabia" on Brookhurst St."

Il Farro Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.2 (897) • $$

"Il Farro has a special place in my heart. From the extensive and delicious menu options to the attentive service, there's no place I'd rather dine after walking along the pier. I love sitting at the bar and having a yummy made-to-order drink. The Caesar salad, calamari, and bread are also my favorites! Il Farro has been around for decades but has always been the favorite restaurant among my family and friends. It truly feels like Il Farro is a celebration of community, one that I am proud to be a part of. The environment is also really comforting, as they have remodeled in the past few years and have beautiful decorations! I recommend Il Farro to everyone who comes to OC, and I can't wait for my next visit."

Neapolitan Pizzeria & Birreria

★★★★☆ 4.2 (825) • $$

"Chose this place to try out their interesting blackberry pizza. We drove to Laguna and were worried about finding parking, but they have their own parking lot - a big bonus for Laguna. We tried a couple of the appetizers - the heirloom tomato and buratta, and also the beets. We loved them both. They were delicious and nicely presented. Then came the blackberry pizza and it did not disappoint. They didn't skimp on the bacon. It was an interesting combo of sweet and savory. We also tried the Margherita pizza for comparison and it was great - nice thin crust and well cooked. The service was fast and friendly. Our server also let me in on a secret dessert of a cannoli and I was instantly sold!Glad to find this little gem in Laguna."

Pasta Party

★★★★★ 4.6 (686) • $$

"So we were looking for a lunch place after the NAMI walk at Angel stadium. Hungry and ready to eat. Found it on Yelp. The name doesn't give it Justice. But didn't ask the reason for the name. They have pizza of course. They have sandwiches also. And you can build your own style on both. But it doesn't end there. They have entrees. I had the lasagna classica. The lasagna classica name should be changed. The sauce was really good. But to me it wasn't the sauce I'm used to. But I did lick the plate clean. The lasagna was very rich and creamy. Now I gave them a 3 star part because they don't have a non soda on the fountain drinks dispenser. And the sauce. But like I said the sauce is beer plate lickable. So I leave it up to you to make your own choice."

Big Rob's Pizzeria

★★★★☆ 4.4 (736) • $$

"Not your average pizza....its better!Service: This spot appears to be family ran, which is always a good sign because you know the pizza is made with love. The gentleman who took my order was very friendly and took my time to answer my questions and give me the detail I was looking for. They were happy to accommodate my request for thin crust, even though it didn't seem to be something they advertise on the menu.Food: We ordered The Works, and it was fantastic. The quality of the ingredients was top notch. The vegetables on the pizza were fresh and the meats actually had taste and were not bland. The cheese was reminiscent of some top quality Wisconsin cheeses I've had on pizzas in the Midwest. The crust was perfectly toasted and the undercarriage perfectly cooked. Not raw, not burnt, baked to have a perfect crunch.Overall: I'd recommend this place if you love supporting local small businesses or if you're just on the hunt for some great tasting pizza. They have many other items on the menu like Calzones, Chicken Parm, etc. I definitely will be back to try it all! You guys just earned a loyal customer. Thank you, Big Robs!"

Filomena's Italian Kitchen & Market

★★★★☆ 4.1 (829) • $$

"I had Veal Piccante , my wife Scallops. Both were excellent.Service was outstanding by Hector . His wine recommendation was wonderful.Not enough garlic on the garlic bread was our only issue.The restaurant was pleasant and the serving staff entertaining."

First Class Pizza

★★★★☆ 3.9 (847) • $$

"Delicious pizza! Recommend the regular crust, but ask for "well done." It can be a little doughy otherwise."

Bello by Sandro Nardone

★★★★☆ 4.4 (653) • $$$

"Una cena che bello! New year, another visit to bello. Last date here was 7 months ago, and probably 3 months ago when we brought the kids. It again managed to meet expectations and serve authentic quality and delicious food. This is the food you would hope your Italian nonna would make with heart and flavor but elevated for a restaurant atmosphere.Again we enjoyed the limon bello spritz which is served in an incredible large glass. Balanced and lemony.We of course had to have the pizza margarita which is perfect. The crust is chewy and airy and the tomato sauce is imported San marzano that taste so fresh. The lasagna Bianca with the spinach pasta is rich and creamy and decadent while maintaining that comfort you would expect. I admit after trying it last time I booked this reservation knowing I had to order it again. We ordered the special which Sandro should consider adding permanently to his menu: scallops wrapped in prosciutto over a saffron risotto with asparagus and made with fish broth instead of the usual beef or veggie for Milanese style. It was delicious! Only note would be for $54, I would have hoped for at least 4-5 scallops not the three it came with. Had to finish with the lovely hazelnut chocolate tart which is both smooth and creamy yet chewy with the crispy cereal crust."

Antonucci's Italian Cucina

★★★★☆ 4 (756) • $$

"Stopped by this evening for dinner at Antonucci's. Sunny was the amazing server and had a terrific smile and excellent customer service. I started with a small cesar salad and a glass of Malbec. Sunny also brought out some fresh bread and once again was pleasant, kind and professional. The Ambiance was soft, quiet and positive. I ordered the spaghetti with marinara sauce, meatballs and sausage. Shay was also quite wonderful and brought out my entree nicely presented and she also offered some grated cheese which I gladly accepted. Shay was also pleasant, kind and a wonderful person. I sat alone reflecting on my mom who I lost two weeks ago and these two wonderful servers made my meal a pleasant experience and I so appreciated their kindness.Highly recommended"

Renato's

★★★★☆ 4.2 (684) • $$

"Big fan of the amount of mushrooms on the dish, it was a lot. Loved how thin the noodles were. In terms of flavor, it was a little on the bland side.Good sized pizza, the dough was crispy on the bottom. However the toppings all slid off the top at the beginning. It takes the kitchen a while to make each pizza. Was excited to try the bread basket, but it seemed like every table except ours was getting some. They make it fresh, so there's only so much they can give out at a time. When we did eventually get one, the edges were crispy and the middle was soft."

Stoney's Pizza

★★★★★ 4.5 (561) • $

"Fast service and delicious pizza! Can customize the pizzas :) would come back. I recommend this spot for any pizza lovers"

TidePoole's

★★★★★ 4.7 (511) • $$

"It's about time. After driving by this Newport Beach gem dozens (if not hundreds) of times I finally had the opportunity to stop by for lunch. Tidepoole is well known to both the locals and tourists of Newport Beach. Their storefront is front and center on PCH, so it's truly hard to miss. I stopped by today after attending a nearby yoga class and grabbed a bite to-go. Their menu was straight forward, with options like sandwiches, pizzas, light sides, etc. I ordered the Charlie Sammy: sourdough, pesto, artichoke, provolone, tomatoes, and arugula. I also paid extra to add chicken as protein. The meal was delicious and served with a sliced pickle. The restaurant was close to empty, but I bet it stays jam packed during the summer months. Despite the slow season, parking is still tough. You'll find street parking available in the nearby residential neighborhoods. Luckily it's a nice walk, so don't let this small hiccup keep you from visiting!"

Champagnes Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.1 (653) • $$

"Blueberry pancakes 5/5Lemon ricotta beignet 5/5Maple club 5/5Kale salad with salmon 5/5 Everything was freshly made with Quality ingredients and was so delicious. Matt the owner is running around helping us and out doing deliveries, you can tell his whole heart is in this restaurant. Today we were able to try the breakfast and lunch menu but I'll definitely be back for dinner. I can have this kale salad everyday!!! Service was excellent. You know a restaurant is good when it's full house. I'll be back for dinner."

Massimos Pizza and Pasta

★★★★☆ 4.3 (592) • $$

"Not a bad way to start the year off! With most places closed on New Year's Day, options were slim. We settled on pizza since most pizza places are open still on this national holiday. We found Massimos Pizza and Pasta on door dash and then quickly flipped to Yelp to check the reviews. I saw that the reviews were mostly good, and decided to take a chance. I ordered the veggie pizza with Alfredo sauce instead of marinara sauce. The pizza was cheesy and delicious. The toppings were fresh. The pizza dough was alright. That could be better. Nothing compares to freshly baked vegan pizza dough. But for regular pizza crust, it was alright. It would have been better with a butter crust or garlic- any flavor. The crust and dough were bland to me. We had to really use the ranch to dunk the pizza in it. With the ranch for dipping, it took this pizza up to a 8/10. Without the ranch we are talking more like 7/10."

Cruisers Pizza Bar Grill - Newport Beach

★★★★☆ 3.8 (717) • $$

"A Stellar Experience with Ron Behind the Bar!I had the pleasure of sitting at the bar and being served by Ron, and I have to say, it was an unforgettable experience! I ordered an Appletini, and not only did Ron craft it perfectly--balanced, crisp, and with just the right amount of sweetness--but he also took the time to educate me on the drink's history and the subtle art of making a great cocktail.Ron's knowledge and passion for his craft really shone through as he explained the origins of the Appletini and how he puts his own twist on it. It was clear that he takes pride in every drink he makes, and his attention to detail elevated my entire visit.On top of his impressive bartending skills, Ron is incredibly personable, making sure every guest feels welcomed and taken care of. If you're ever at the bar, do yourself a favor and ask for Ron--you won't just get a drink, you'll get an experience!"

Buccaneer Pizza

★★★★☆ 3.8 (692) • $$

"This was pizza heaven for me. Extra cheesy and pure chaos. One bite forced me to shovel each slice down the hatch. The garlic knot ls and the garlic bread were killer too! Definitely coming back"

A Slice Of New York Pizza

★★★★☆ 4.2 (560) • $$

"Located in the center of a an upscale strip mall lies this gem of a pizzeria. The decor is set mid modern with NY sports memorabilia aligning the walls, a tribute to Yankees, Giants, Mets and Jets.Sammy, the chef and owner, makes an incredible slice worthy to go toe to toe with the East coast brethrens. Wafer thin perfectly golden crust and whole milk moz. No matter the toppings, you will find it difficult to beat on the this side of the coast."

TJ's Woodfire Pizza

★★★★☆ 4.1 (558) • $$

"TJ Wood Fire Pizza has a great casual ambiance, perfect for a relaxed meal. Even with how busy it gets, the service is impressively attentive and friendly. And the pizza? Absolutely delicious--fresh ingredients, great flavors, and that perfect wood-fired crust. Definitely worth a visit!"

Fresh Brothers - Irvine Harvard Place

★★★★☆ 4.1 (545) • $$

"I was down in the Irvine area staying at the Hyatt Pl., John Wayne airport and I was looking for a pizza. I found fresh Brothers on YELP and ordered quickly thru the APP! it came really quick. I had called to confirm they got my order right and the pizza came before I knew it and everyone really enjoyed it, they have excellent service and I asked him to leave it at my door and sure enough they left it right at my door. I can't speak on the ambience, but it sounded like the place was chill when I called! I can honestly say that I would recommend this pizza!"

Terra Mia Pizzeria Tustin

★★★★★ 4.5 (431) • $

"The pizza here is freaking to-die for!!!! Esp the house pie flavor!!! They heat up the slices for you and it's soooo crispy and hot, cheesy, melty. It's so good. They have a great combo meal with two slices and a drink. I love that deal. I usually get refills of soda water with ice. The slices are so big, I never finish and have to take the other slice home for later.I am a long-time customer. I used to go to the Terra Mia in Laguna Hills all the time when I lived in Laguna Beach area. I moved, so now I go to the one in Tustin!!! So glad they opened up this location. I heard they're going to be opening at USC campus. Excited for Terra Mia's expansion. They have the best cravable pizza with great staff and ambiance. The crust is so good."

Johnny's The Bronx Pizza

★★★★☆ 4 (545) • $$

"I'll keep it simple and sweet. Best . Damn. Pizza. In. OC. Eat there or be square. No other pizza place comes close in Orange County. I ride Laguna trails just so I can eat here. I live in Orange and it's bit of a drive but well worth it."

L'Antica Pizzeria Da Michele Belmont Shore

★★★★☆ 4.3 (471)

"I'm hoping this isn't one of my novel sized ratings because this place is SO AMAZING, I could go on and ONNNN! And I wish I was there now. My dog, Kennedy, & I were in the market for Italian, while we stayed at our airbnb on a short getaway close by. I door dashed L'Antica for us, husband joined later. We ordered La Diavola, Spaghetti Pomadoro, Meatballs & the Beet Salad. Holy molyyyyyy...and yes even as door dash. The pizza was amazing! Naples style. Came with reheating instructions for the oven and it was perfect. The spaghetti is house made and delicious with authentic rustic red sauce - omg. The beet salad knocked our socks off! Well not the dog, she stuck to spaghetti and a little bit of meatballs. But my husband and I were astounded by the amazing flavor and enjoyment. The meatballs were so tasty and beefier tasting over bread crumbs like other meatballs I'm not the biggest fan of anywhere else. I forgot to mention, they sent side bread sticks. I dipped those in that amazing rustic red sauce the meatballs were swimming in - WOW!!We loved it so much, we took our entire family to dine there the very next day. We ordered the same items, but added the basil pasta and the pizza that has the spicy peppers to it. Again, holy moly...or mamma Mia, rather! I can't say enough about the food here it is just something you have to experience! When we dined in the ambiance was wonderful and the service was friendly warm quick and wonderful. I think the best way to put it is just what I said, this is just something you have to experience, especially in person, but even delivered by DoorDash! It is so amazing."

Domenicos on the Lake

★★★★☆ 4.2 (479) • $$

"Had a great first experience here! The staff was so welcoming and nice. Nikki was our server, and she was amazing! The food was delicious. I had the pasta with sausage and tomato cream sauce. They gave a lot of sausage! They give focaccia bread with your meal with a side of creamy balsamic. Amazing!I look forward to coming back and trying other dishes :)"

First Class Pizza

★★★★☆ 4.3 (454) • $$

"We always have a great experience here. Prices are reasonable, food is good, friendly and helpful staff, lots of tables. Great for big groups. Family special is $37.99 for XL two topping pizza, large family salad and 6 fountain drinks."

Ciao Italian Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.8 (581) • $$

"Amazing food and amazing staff! Very Tasty come check it out if you are ever in Balboa!!!!!!!!"

Hideout Pizza & Grill

★★★★☆ 3.6 (635) • $$

"Friendly serviceConvenient hours (thanks for the late weekend!) Quick, courteous deliveryPaid with CC upon doorstep. Tasty piesWill definitely use again!"

Fountain Valley Pizza D’Z

★★★★☆ 4 (512) • $$

"The food took a considerable amount of time to arrive, and the service was rather slow. After the food arrive we didn't feel like eating anymore."

Pizzeria Amore

★★★★☆ 4.4 (414) • $

"Where to start?!? Well they open earlier than many other pizza joints around the area which was a great start. Pizza and wings that I ordered was amazing. Not only were the pizzas nice sizes but the presentation and flavor was great. I didn't dine in but picked up and the workers there were nice. I definitely will come here again as this place is a respectable place to get pizza around the way. SSorry no pics I was too in the zone but I had the meat lovers, Hawaiian, and the super recommended if you about bbq is the bbq chicken pizza!!! Wow what favor that pizza had 5/5 all day..."

Sgt Pepperoni's Pizza Store

★★★★☆ 4.4 (411)

"Good place to enjoy with kids. There are some game machines. We ordered House salad and half and half pizza as a big size. The big size is definitely for 4 people. Salad was good either way."

Bricco

★★★★☆ 4.4 (410) • $$

"This place is one of our favorite local Italian options! We came across it on DoorDash and have been ordering from them ever since. Everything we've ever ordered from here is delicious, you literally can't go wrong. We love all the pastas, our top two favorites are the Pappardelle + Bolognese and the Alfredo pasta. You can taste the freshness in the noodles. All the pizzas are really good as well, perfect crust. Also, can't forget to try their meatballs and the cannoli's for dessert."

Westend

★★★★☆ 4.2 (448) • $$

"We had a private event here tonight for a 30th birthday and it was such a blast! First and foremost, Kayleigh and Dax gave us top notch customer service. Went above and beyond to make my husband's 30th memorable and personable. The food was yummy and the drinks were strong. Can't ask for much more! The bartender was super sweet and kept things moving a great pace! We will have more future events here!"

Alza Italian Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.3 (419) • $$

"What a wonderful evening and dining experience at Alza Italian Kitchen in RSM. We were greeted by the lovely hostesses and seated at a nice high top inside. The outdoor patio was hopping and the musician was fantastic. We started with margaritas and the stuffed mushrooms which were excellent. Reigna was our amazing server and so nice, professional and kind. We ordered our entrees with my wife selecting the linguine with shrimp and I had the creamy arriabata with sausage. The food was nicely prepared and presented as well as delicious. We also met Ryan the GM who was very personable and quite professional. Scott the chef also came out and was so kind and spoke of his 48 years of experience in the kitchen and his creations are definitely worth the visit as we highly recommend this fine establishment. Tamara was a sweetheart and quite professional while delivering our bread and entrees. Vidal ensured that our table was clean and orderly. The TVs inside give a wide array of choices and Go Dodgers, yes both playoff games were on. We finished with coffee and their in-house made cheesecake which was fantastic. I highly recommend this amazing place and they serve breakfast on the weekend and have awesome happy hour specials weekly and live entertainment. Also check out their Sunday Brunch it's well worth it.I will be back and hope to see all my Yelpers there as well."

Dino's Italian Restaurant & Pizza

★★★★☆ 4.1 (451) • $$

"This restaurant was recommended by a local so my boyfriend and I decided to stop by for dinner after our flight. This location is off the freeway and in a convenient area with a few gas stations. The center wasn't well lit so I couldn't see what else was around. Upon arrival, there was plenty of parking considering that we got there near closing.The server immediately greeted and seated us. She was very friendly. I loved our seats because we were able to catch the Giants vs Dodgers game. There were flatscreens throughout the restaurant as well. I ordered the Veal Parmigiana Dinner (Highly recommended) and my boyfriend ordered a Calzone. My dinner came with a side of spaghetti, salad, and garlic bread. Enough to feed 2 people. The Calzone was huge. Overall, our experience was great. The manager honored my Yelp Check In 10% discount and their staff was super friendly and attended to our request. The food was extra delicious and one of the best Italian joints I've been to in awhile. Definitely coming back again when I'm in the area."

Peppino's Pizzeria

★★★★☆ 4.1 (448) • $$

"Chicken parm was amazing. Came with a side of spaghetti. Service was really good. Overall great experience."